Bummer, he'll be missed. Even though strange, the guy was unique and far more talented than you give credit. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. His bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death.. We grew up together and all of us who knew him are still reeling over his loss. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual gigantic backpack when an Amtrak train approached rather quickly leaving Jim no other option then to try to get as far from the outside track as possible, quickly. I am not that much of a railfan and certainly not a train hopper to know if there is an adversarial relationship or not. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Rip Jim Stobe. In the video below, for example, he gave viewers the layout of the train yard, his thoughts on the best place to hop a train departing from New Orleans, what provisions he needed to take with him (beer, cheap wine, and fried chicken), and why the train was moving so slowly for so long. . I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. He recalled another train hopper, known as James "Stobe the Hobo" Hobie, who was struck and killed by a train. Maybe not so much after watching his videos and reading this morning that he was drug to death by a Amtrak. IE 11 is not supported. 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Ironweed, Hazardoussix6six and Odin. I only make YouTube videos that are original content, and this is a way to do that with the total glut of material on YouTube these days.. Gonna miss his piano playing most I think. ._1aTW4bdYQHgSZJe7BF2-XV{display:-ms-grid;display:grid;-ms-grid-columns:auto auto 42px;grid-template-columns:auto auto 42px;column-gap:12px}._3b9utyKN3e_kzVZ5ngPqAu,._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px}._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP:before{content:"";margin-right:4px;color:#46d160}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{display:inline-block;word-break:break-word}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-weight:500}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-weight:400;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-top:13px;margin-bottom:2px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO ._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y{border-radius:4px;box-sizing:border-box;height:21px;width:21px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(2),._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(3){margin-left:-9px} He will indeed be greatly missed by all who knew him while leaving an irreparable gaping hole in the hearts, minds and souls of his family. Is being a hobo illegal? Jim was, no.. IS a legend in the loner, vagabond, hobo, man of the world lifestyle and fuck all if my biggest regret is getting into this just too late enough to never meet him. Search above to list available cemeteries. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Thanks for the link DA, and enjoyed all the comments. Also getting on or off trains moving at high speeds and alcohol.. RIP Stobie! To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! Press J to jump to the feed. Had a real objective perspective on society. This was sorry to wake up to. redneckhippie. Service was not interruted because they didn' find him until the next morning. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} Not my photo. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. Watched a lot of his videos today. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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There was a problem getting your location. Fuck man, that sucks. So far that doesnt seem to have happened. When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. When I was in college, long ago, one of my professors had hopped the rails cross country to get to California during the Depression for a job in the fields. If this is real it sucks because non-hipster and non-tweeker train hoppers are kind of a rarity these days.. His observations on conformity were spot on as a fellow non-trendy subversive. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Hope that westbound is as beautiful as our earthly lines. I watched his videos and found them to be interesting. That time he Picked up a rock started licking the moisture off it for water, banging the rocks against tanker cars to see if they are empty or not. That being said now that I found it, glad it's Stobe and not me. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} The Baltimore Police Department did not respond to a Daily Dot request for comment. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. I am in the habit of random clicking during videos such as these and on the second click, I watched him walk around the tracks in Fargo at exactly the place where I was almost run down by an early morning train when my shoe got caught in the track years ago. Weve updated the security on the site. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, better known by his YouTube identity Stobe the Hobo, a famous train hopper was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. RIP Jim Reply Western_Leadership I don't know why I assumed he'd be older. I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. He was my brother in all but blood. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. The slang term "shoestring" often describes a small amount of money which may be an inadequate amount to fund the intended purpose of its use in full. Damn. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Stobe was an artist. Dude was VERY VERY smart, very humble, super strong instincts, ball of steel and he loved drinking beer wow!. There are some curious moments on video where I think an accomplished interviewer could have paused and coaxed some interesting dialog from Stobe. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? Apparently his backpack may may have tangled with an Amtrak train and dragged him to his death. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Stobe was an artist and played the piano for all his videos. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} Nice to see Barb Stout recognized her old "stomping grounds". A tragic and unnecessary death. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Thanks for your help! He was the only YouTuber I've ever donated to on patreon. "He died doing what he. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Is it 2/3 through the first video? A specific instance would be dismounting while fatigued and blitzed, wiping out and watching a wheel go two inches from my face., As his online obituaryreads, To some he will become a legend through his lifes work and to others he will be fondly remembered solely for his quirky yet lovable self as evidenced by his humor, fierce wit, compassion, dead-pan delivery, solicited and unsolicited commentary on just about anything, unbridled passion for unconventional living, mad piano skills, the enormous talent that he generously shared with all whose lives he intersected with, and countless other things. His YouTube following wasnt hugenearly 11,000 subscribersand you wouldnt necessarily think watching a guy ride slowly through the swamps of Louisiana or the windy plains of Wyoming would be captivating. RIP HobeStobe. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. In 1971 Jim Morrison went to Saint-Leu-d'Esserent with two friends, in what would become his last photographed experience on earth. ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. This browser does not support getting your location. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. RIP. There was an error deleting this problem. Failed to remove flower. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. If more people in this world could see just 2% of the places Stobe did then I'm sure we'd all be a little nicer to one another, I'm a little richer in my life for having see his videos and these views from his seat. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. It was only a matter of time for him. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. I think the traditional hobo stereotype is a dead concept, at least insomuch as it referred to transient laborers passing between odd jobs and seasonal employment. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} (Number/title? I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. As no one has tackled the issue, Congress plans to take up this year. The Doors are synonymous with classic rock and roll, the eponymous debut release still being lauded as a major stepping stone for the genre 50 years after its release.Yet in their scene, the only entity that was more famous than The Doors was their lead singer . Cheers! It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was trapped on a bridge with an on coming Amtrak train, and while he got to the side of the bridge the best he could, the train caught his backpack and and pulled him into the train. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. What I think would have made for an interesting story is if another host could have interviewed Stobe instead. Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. Interesting guy. This is one of those rare instances where not believing in a life after death has left me pretty sad. We miss him but, at least for me, seeing the impact he had for the greater good helps ease the hurt a little. Phil McCausland / Federal Railroad Administration. Stobe the HoboYouTube There are other, darker, theories surrounding Stobie's death. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Trainhopping is NOT glamorous or romantic. James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. But Stobes videos were always compelling to watch. On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, Stobe the Hobo, was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. Catch you on the . Was a legit cool traveler. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, better known by his YouTube identity Stobe the Hobo, a famous train hopper was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Date: 11/21/17 14:54. Try again later. He'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done. During his interview with the Daily Dot, Stobie acknowledged the dangers of his passion. By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187076345/james-william-stobie. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} There is a problem with your email/password. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLooFWMJbNy6HbqeniUS1wCYG5agvf5vnT, https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/stobe-the-hobo-dath/, The Great (and may I add) SOVEREIGN State of TEXAS. Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. But a National Transportation Safety Board forum on rail trespassing in 2015 found that a similar tactic would not work because they still needed to conduct further research to understand to the target audience for those education programs. This account has been disabled. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Awesome! I watched all of Stobie's videos that I could find! Man, that is horrible. He would've been 35 on this day. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. God bless you stobe, you can ride for free forever now. By redneckhippie, February 25, 2020 in General Chat. Failed to delete memorial. Its a federal crime and you can do serious time if you are busted. The outpouring of love and support from this community over his loss has been amazing and I'm so glad he was a part of your lives, too. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Most of the time they do not appreciate railroad safety and they get hit by trains walking down the track.". Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. After watching a couple of hours of this guy traipsing around mostly on gondola cars, I wanted to get back to see what other people thought about it. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. In an early part of my career I had to get on and off trains that were slow moving, said Zarembski. It wasn't like he was some clueless newbie. It's possible his talk show dream would have succeeded, but it's hard for me to imagine someone like Stobe being able to manage and run a talk show. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. While poking around Youtube this morning there were several recaps of the death of Jim Stobe, November 8th, considered by many other illicit train riders as somewhat iconic. - YouTube 0:00 / 1:43:42 Attack of the stobe hobo. Try again later. I hope you get the time to enjoy all his videos and share them with your friends.. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. Railroad trespassing is an outsized problem for rail companies and the FRA, since all train tracks are considered private property but remain easily accessible. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made YouTube videos about his experiences, hopping trains to move around the country for the pure fun of it. I just started watching his videos last night and find . I'm guessing it's he who plays the piano during those little montage sequences. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I loved having his videos on while I worked in my creepy corporate job and dream about seeing the world the way he saw it. The train wasn't that close, but nevertheless I still remember it with energy some 40 years later. Resend Activation Email. He was from Colorado but had been in the Coast Guard in my old town, Seattle, and sometimes hung out up there. Finally, he fell. 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